What causes and how can I prevent this physical reaction when hiking?

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Ok for starters, not in the best of shape anymore, but while doing a 10 mile day hike on a mountainous trail, upon stopping to set up camp (tent) I started experiencing severe leg and foot cramping. Had me flopping like a fish out of water the charley horses were so bad in my calves and feet. My toes actually locked in a curled position. This lasted for about 30 minutes, it was terrible.

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used to happen to me. It is caused by dehydration and potassium deficiency

What is a good place to car camp south or north of Anchorage Alaska in the winter?

Q. Want to go camping this weekend, but don't want to rent a cabin. Parks up here frown on you sleeping in your car, but this would be ideal for me as I have everything I need in it, and don't want to tent camp in 10 degree weather. Are there any places around Anchorage where you can park and sleep in your car without being bothered by anybody. Also, would like to get into the wilderness as much as possible

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You didn't specify how far you were interested in traveling, but if you drive north on either the Parks Highway toward Fairbanks or up the Glenn into the interior of the state, you will likely be able to sleep in pullouts without an issue. I have pulled off and slept in the car several times up here without any issues as there are large expanses of highway with no services.

I think the same is probably true headed south toward Homer, though I have always driven that in one shot.

Since you are already up here, you probably already know that you should prepare for some possible nasty weather.

Have fun!

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